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Nantes in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nantes in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Nantes in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Nantes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nantes has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Nantes in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nantes for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +13°C with a maximum of +20°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +14°C.

Is Nantes warm or cold in March?

Nantes is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +5°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Nantes:

Climate in Nantes in March

Nantes weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+10°C+13°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-8°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+24°C+27°C
Rainfall
51 mm55 mm51 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%78%74%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
578
Cloudy days
986
Rainy days
131616
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +13°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 55 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nantes in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nantes is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 109 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nantes wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Nantes?

This is the weather in Nantes in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+8°C
2 March
☀️
+9°C
3 March
☀️
+11°C
4 March
☀️
+9°C
5 March
☁️
+7°C
6 March
☁️
+8°C
7 March
☀️
+10°C
8 March
🌧️
+14°C
9 March
🌧️
+14°C
10 March
🌧️
+11°C
11 March
🌫️
+15°C
12 March
☁️
+14°C
13 March
🌧️
+15°C
14 March
☀️
+13°C
15 March
☀️
+13°C
16 March
☀️
+18°C
17 March
🌧️
+16°C
18 March
🌧️
+14°C
19 March
☁️
+13°C
20 March
☀️
+14°C
21 March
☁️
+15°C
22 March
☁️
+14°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
☁️
+14°C
25 March
☁️
+14°C
26 March
🌧️
+13°C
27 March
☀️
+14°C
28 March
☀️
+15°C
29 March
☀️
+20°C
30 March
🌧️
+16°C
31 March
🌧️
+14°C
In March 2023 Nantes had 12 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Nantes climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nantes in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+19°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 898 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes in March:

Is March a good time to visit Nantes?

It’s always a good time to visit Nantes, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nantes in March?

March has mild temperatures in Nantes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nantes rainy in March?

Nantes is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nantes in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nantes in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Nantes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nantes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.